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December-January 2015
the official newsletter of:
Featured Articles
Save the Dates pg. 5
Management Staff pg. 5
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RESTORE Therapy pg. 2
ADMINISTRATOR’S LETTER
By Mike Schneider
We are officially in the Holiday Season.
Once
Thanksgiving is over, Christmas decorations and special sales pop up everywhere. Things move so quickly
that it is difficult to find the opportunity to just relax
and enjoy these special times. Sometimes people let
the stress caused by holiday preparation get to them
which results in the “Scrooge” factor; Bah Humbug!
Christmas is a time in which we should be embracing our loved ones and counting the blessings that are
in our lives. The spirit for this season comes from the
heart and not the pocketbook. It’s not the lights on
your house or on your tree that are important; it is
the light in your heart. Even Scrooge learned to keep
Christmas in his heart.
On another note, be careful this winter season! The
ground surfaces will be slippery and you or someone
you know may have an accident. If you do experience a
fall or injury turn to our RESTORE Therapy team for
a fast rehab to home. Our Falls Management team is
part of the physical therapy services of our RESTORE
Resident Spotlight! pg. 3
Activity Corner pg. 4
therapy program. The equipment used with exercises provides easy to understand feedback and
keeps patients motivated to improve their results.
Learning and modifying the factors that lead to
falls increase your mobility and confidence, both
critical to maintaining your personal confidence.
Typical outcomes of patient participation include
increased flexibility and mobility, better balance control and greater self confidence in avoidance of falls.
Inquire today about RESTORE Therapy’s Falls
Management program and get back home for the
holidays!
Visit our newly designed website to view Bernie
Hoagland’s RESTORE Therapy “Success Story” at:
www.HeritageOfCare.com/video-testimonials.
From me personally and all of the staff at Heritage
Health, may your holiday season be filled with love
and happiness. And, remember what is important
during this holiday season...
HERITAGE HEALTH
873 Grove Street • Jacksonville, IL 217.479.3400
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RESTORE Therapy pg. 2
CONSERVE YOUR ENERGY
By Becky Griffitts
Just thinking about the holidays can be exhausting.
Preparing holiday meals, cleaning the house for your
guests, decorating your house and entertaining family.
Here are some tips to help manage your energy:
1.) Always do the tasks that use up more of your energy first and save the easier tasks for later. So, do
the heavy lifting when you have the most energy. Try
to keep your most used items for meal prep on the
counter top or chest height, so you avoid bending or
stretching frequently. Doing your holiday preparation
in sitting can also help save your energy. Peeling potatoes, basting your turkey, and making all of your other
holiday fixings can be done while in sitting.
2.) Get rid of your unnecessary work. When it comes
to dishes use a dish washer, let them soak and air dry.
If you have to open any sort of packages, such as giblet
pouch, bags of dry stuffing, bags of frozen veggies cut
them open instead of tearing them open. Wear no iron
clothing. Use automatic or electric appliances instead
of doing things by hand.
3.) Proper body mechanics will help conserve energy.
Slide heavy things instead of lifting them and try not
to lean forward unsupported. Rest your elbows on the
counters for extra support and bend at knees when
lifting items off the floor.
4.) When shopping for gifts or for your holiday dinner
there are tips you can use to make it easier on your
body. Sit down at home and make a list. Organize the
list by the store isle. Always try to shop during less
busy periods.
5.) If you find yourself asking, “How will I manage to
do all these things?” Apply the three “P’s”:
- Plan out your daily schedule
- Prioritize your tasks
- Pace yourself, so you can get more done.
Never be afraid or ashamed to ask for help because the
holidays are about family and family is there to help.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the
RESTORE Therapy team!
HERITAGE HEALTH
873 Grove Street • Jacksonville, IL 217.479.3400
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Evelyn, we are proud to know that you call
Heritage Health in Jacksonville your home...
And, thank you for sharing information about
yourself that helps others get to know you
better!
RESIDENT SPOTLIGHT
by Kathy Sims
Eveyln Virginia Cruzan was born in Jacksonville, IL.
Her father, Clarence Williams, was a local plumber
and helped out at the family nursery. Evelyn is the last
of five children, there were two boys and three girls.
She attended and graduated from local schools:
Jefferson Grade School and David Prince High
School (now Jacksonville High School). After graduating high school, Eveyln worked as a waitress and
cashier at a couple of local restaurants.
Eveyln married Donald Cruzan on May 15th in 1946.
They enjoyed camping together at Lake Jacksonville
with other area campers called, The Gypsy Jacks.
Eveyln retired from Hertzberg Book Bindery.
Eveyln loves to tease and have a good time. She enjoys
playing bingo or activities “that keep me going”. She
likes word search puzzles to “keep my mind going”.
Evelyn’s advise to others is to “just try to be happy,
make other people happy and enjoy each day”.
Great advice, Evelyn!
Resident Spotlight pg. 3
Pictured is Evelyn Cruzan.
RESIDENT BIRTHDAYS
Celebrate Good Times...
DECEMBER 2014
3rd
Eileen McHatton
10th
Lula Kesinger
20th
Granville Evans
21st
Gene Isenhower
28th
Mabel Hamm
31st
Eugene Breckon, Virginia Ratliff
& Patsy Hinegardner
JANUARY 2015
9th
Lavonne Martin & Eileen Ferry
10th
Edith Jacques
13th
Mary Akers & Melba Floyd
14th
LaVerne Lovekamp,
Shirley Anderson &
Kathryn Griffin
16th
Rose Compton & Sandy Harmon
18th
Wilma Sadler & Marjorie Newby
21st
Ellen Shoot
28th
LeeElla Moore
31st
Ethel Perry, Marilee Anderson
& Andrew Anderson
HERITAGE HEALTH
873 Grove Street • Jacksonville, IL 217.479.3400
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Activity Corner pg. 4
A glimpse of our new “Christmas Stroll!”
ACTIVITY CORNER
by Jodie Willoughby
Hello everyone and guess what? The holidays have
snuck up on us once again. Halloween, Family Night
and Thanksgiving are complete, but we still have
Christmas and New Year’s to come!
We have several things planned for December: a visit
from Santa and his reindeer, the Annual Christmas
Party, Christmas devotions, Carolers and a visit from
the Day Care Kids. That should keep us busy!
Please keep an eye out for a new Christmas display.
We are going to put together our very own inside
“Christmas Stroll” for all to enjoy. Not giving away all
the details is hard for me! Please come catch a glimpse
for yourself and see all the details during your next
visit!
I hope your holidays have gone well so far, and that
those ahead bring you joy and many more blessings.
Please take time to enjoy the holiday season and ignore the hustle and bustle. Family time well spent is
truly priceless. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays
to you all!
BREAKFAST EGG DISH
By Glenda Turner
Ingredients:
8 slices bread
1/2 cup melted butter
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
bacon or ham bits
chopped green pepper
sliced mushrooms
2 cups milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Directions:
Cut crust off the slices of bread and cube the bread. Put
in a 9x13 buttered pan. Pour the melted butter over the
bread cubes; sprinkle on bacon bits, green pepper and
mushrooms. Separate the eggs. Beat the yolks with the
milk, salt and pepper; pour over ingredients in the pan.
Beat egg whites until stiff. Place on top of mixture in
pan. Cover and keep in the refrigerator overnight. Bake
a t 325 degrees for 40-45 minutes. HERITAGE HEALTH
873 Grove Street • Jacksonville, IL 217.479.3400
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WELCOME NEW
Helen Alcorn
RESIDENTS!
Andrew Anderson
Shirley Anderson
Ruth Blette
Doris Boehs
Rita Braker
Eugene Breckon
Norma Callaway
Willard Callaway
Leon Davis
Russell Davisson
Elizabeth Dawdy
Evelyn Drew
Judy Gilbert
Mildred Hayes
Beverly Haynes
Mildred Helwig
Barbara McCready
Alberta Nation
Dr. Richard Palmer
Alberta Pullam
Dorothy Schumann
Ruth Seegar
Mildred Tucker
Marjorie Weber
Alice Wright
SAVE THE DATE
by Jodie Willoughby
DECEMBER 2014
JANUARY 2015
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Happy New Year!
15th Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Glorybound at 6:45 p.m.
Catholic Massat 1:30 p.m.
Santa and Reindeer Visit at 6 p.m.
(Come to Community Room for a photo)
Resident Christmas Party at 2:30 p.m.
(We will have “Special Guests)
Piano Recital at 10:15 a.m.
Christmas Eve
Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!
Monthly Birthday Party at 2:30 p.m.
Lincoln Avenue Church at 7 p.m.
New Year’s Eve!
MANAGEMENT STAFF
Administrator: Mike Schneider
Community Relations Coordinator: Lisa Kluge
Director of Nursing: Phyllis Metz
MDS Coordinator: Stacee Boyd
MDS Coordinator: Karma Seymour
MDS Coordinator: Tami Hammers
Social Service Director: Beth Nika-Province
Dietary Manager: Glenda Turner
Business Office: Lori Lehmkuhl
Admissions Coordinator: Ellen Lonergan
Housekeeping Supervisor: Karrie Harris
Maintenance Supervisor: Greg Ainsworth
Activity Director: Jodie Willoughby
Edited by Holly Bennett, Marketing Assistant
Every Wednesday 10 a.m. Bible Study
Every Wednesday 2:30 p.m. Lutheran Church Every Thursday 2 p.m. Music with Mardelle
Every Saturday 2:30 p.m. Bingo Every Sunday 2:30 p.m. Chapel Service
Evenging activities offered on Tuesday & Thursdays